But the head of one of their partner companies had learned that his boss was returning today and had made a special trip back to wait for him, even calling the assistant.
The assistant hurried forward to ask his boss what he wanted to do, but just as he was about to speak, he noticed that his boss was walking steadily while looking intently at his phone.
He had no idea who his boss was chatting with. For once, a barely perceptible smile had appeared on that usually stern, cold face, carrying a hint of tenderness.
In all his years working for his boss, this was the first time he had seen that expression on the man's face.
It made the assistant very curious about just who could draw such a reaction from this cold, stern older man.
"What is it? Is something the matter?" Ji Xiangnian's unexpected voice pulled the assistant out of his thoughts.
The assistant quickly came to his senses and composed himself. "Well, there's something I need to ask. President Xia heard you were coming back today and said he wanted to pick you up. Would you..."
Ji Xiangnian refused without even thinking. "Turn him down for me. And push back the work scheduled for the next few days. Clear those days for me."
He had been too busy lately. He needed some time to rest.
The assistant worked up the courage to ask, "Is President Ji picking you up at the airport today?"
Other than his boss's younger brother and sister, he could not think of anyone who could make his boss turn down the head of a partner company like this.
Ji Xiangnian knew better than to expect that. He smiled. "Xiangyi? Forget it. Why would she come? It's Fang Ning."
Fang Ning? His